Research Assistant (Community)


Company:	Swansea University
Salary:	£34,610 to £38,784 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swansea, SA2 8PP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

This is a part-time post of 7 hours per week (0.2 FTE), offered on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 12 months.

The postholder will contribute to an established research programme, recruiting participants and supporting the collection and analysis of data and samples.

Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, you will recruit study participants and undertake data and sample collection and sample analysis.

You will be responsible for data entry, data polishing and data analysis, and will contribute to the conduct of research, gathering and preparing data, generating original ideas and presenting results.

You will prepare reports and draft papers describing research results, and will interact professionally with collaborators within the Faculty, across the University and in third-sector organisations.

Applicants must hold a degree in public health or a related subject, be fluent in Farsi, and have experience of quantitative research and working or volunteering with sanctuary-seeking communities.

Essential requirements

This is a part-time post of 7.5 hours per week (0.2 FTE), offered on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 12 months. The postholder will contribute to an established research programme, recruiting participants and supporting the collection and analysis of data and samples. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, you will recruit study participants and undertake data and sample collection and sample analysis. You will be responsible for data entry, data polishing and data analysis, and will contribute to the conduct of research, gathering and preparing data, generating original ideas and presenting results. You will prepare reports and draft papers describing research results, and will interact professionally with collaborators within the Faculty, across the University and in third-sector organisations. Applicants must hold a degree in public health or a related subject, be fluent in Farsi, and have experience of quantitative research and working or volunteering with sanctuary-seeking communities.

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